Quote A very small percentage of the people in this...

“A very small percentage of the people in this world will actually experience and live today. So many people will be stuck on another day, another time that traumatized them and caused them to spiritually stutter so they miss out on this day.” - Steve Maraboli

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Imagine a world where only a small percentage of people truly live in the present moment. They are fully engaged in the here and now, embracing each day with open arms and a sense of wonder.

But for so many others, they are stuck in the past, unable to move forward because of past traumas that haunt them. These individuals are like ghosts, wandering through life with a sense of unease and disconnection.

They are missing out on the beauty and opportunities that today has to offer because they are too consumed by what has already happened. Their spirits are stuttering, unable to fully express themselves and embrace the present moment.

It is a sad reality that so many people are unable to break free from the chains of their past and truly experience the gift of today. They are trapped in a cycle of pain and regret, unable to see the light that shines brightly in the present.

But for those who are able to break free from the past and live in the present, they are able to experience life in all its glory. They are able to see the world with fresh eyes and an open heart, ready to embrace whatever comes their way.

They are free from the burdens of the past and are able to fully embrace the opportunities that each day brings. They are alive in every sense of the word, fully present and engaged in the world around them.

So let us all strive to be among those who experience and live today. Let us not be held back by the traumas of the past, but instead, let us embrace the present moment with open arms and a sense of gratitude.

For in doing so, we will truly be able to experience all that life has to offer and live each day to its fullest potential. Let us not be among those who are stuck in another time, but instead, let us be among those who are truly alive in the present.




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